US Bridges

375th Avenue over Creek

Fair

Spink County, South Dakota · 1.9N 5.0W Athol · Structure no. 000000058010141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

375th Avenue over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 375th Avenue over Creek in Spink County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries375th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location1.9N 5.0W Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.04147, -98.69696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 375th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 375th Avenue over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 375th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 375th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 375th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.